An encounter was on between security forces and militants in the Handwara area of Kupwara District on Tuesday.<br /><br />Media reports said the encounter had begun in the wake of a search operation launched last night by the joint team of the police and army.<br /><br />Militants hiding in the area fired upon the search party early this morning.<br /><br />Firing was going on when reports last came in. However, no causality has been reported so far.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />For More information on this news visit : http://www.newsx.com/<br />Connect with us on Social platform at : http://www.facebook.com/newsxonline<br />Subscribe to our YouTube Channel : http://www.youtube.com/newsxlive